this is america. where prosperity and helping your fell man should mean more than just paying your neighbor's taxes. it's about fairness and freedom. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlelady from west virginia rise? mrs. capito: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. mrs. capito: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to extend my deepest sympathies to the 29 victims of the upper big branch mine explosion, their families, loved ones, and their community. last monday's tragedy occurred in montcoal, west virginia, and the worst mine disaster in over 40 years. it has been gut wrenching for our entire state. in the wake of this horrific tragedy, those citizens of west virginia, including our outstanding emergency and rescue workers, and our governor, pulled together to support the communities and families devastated by this explosion. as we grieve this loss of life, we must also honor the